Primarily a collection of news links about all 11 Horizon League teams on a daily basis, culled from online newspapers, school athletic websites, the conference website, and school newspapers, plus some other content from time to time.
Named the 1997 MCC Newcomer of the Year and Honorable Mention All-Mideast by the Basketball Times
Averaged 14.7 points, 4.3
rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.2 steals in his two years with the Titans,
leading the Titans in both years with 15.9 as a junior - second in the league - and 13.7 as a senior
Helped the team tie a school
record with 25 wins, a share of the league title, and a berth to the
NCAA Tournament as a senior in 1998, the first for the school since 1979
Led the team to its second win ever in the NCAA Tournament, upsetting St. John's in the first round, scoring 27 points in the game on 10-of-14 shooting
Corey Hadnot II has represented a blooming flower arrangement in his 2.5
years at PFW thus far. First, it's difficult to keep the same player at the
Horizon League level for this long. Now in his third season, Hadnot is
hitting the developmental sweet spot for this program.
After starting just twice before this season, Hadnot has been in there as a
key starter and leader since opening night.
Receiving these Hadnot II POTW notices from the Horizon League on Mondays
has occurred twice this year to date, with a third notice now expected this
week.
Hadnot II has become much more valuable than an average starter. His usage
is the highest in Horizon League play for any player; his offensive rating
at 118 is superb, given the amount of involvement he has. At 6-3, 190 with
quick hands, Hadnot II has been able to become a Top 50 steals rate player
as well as be one of the primary ballhandlers for a higher-paced Mastodon
offense.
Hadnot II with quickness off the bounce to create and score.
Hadnot II was in the zone vs. Notre Dame in the 1st Half. Everything
was falling, including this bank.
Hadnot II with the steal to start transition.
Corey Hadnot II ended the day with 29 points, three steals, and six
rebounds. The Mastodon defense was able to do enough to force six turnovers
out of heralded Irish freshman Jalen Haralson. PFW left South Bend with a
72-69 victory.
— Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Basketball (@MastodonMBB)
December 21, 2025
What does it all mean? It all equals an unforgettable program win at Notre Dame for the
first time in school history (now 1-7). A four-game Mastodon win streak and
copious amounts of confidence moving back to league play following the
holiday break. It also did major damage to Notre Dame's resume as they
continue to try to adjust to life without Markus Burton. The Fighting Irish
do have a road TCU and home Mizzou win to work with, but this home loss
likely will balance out with one of those results now. A lot of quality work
in the ACC is now required. For PFW, the Horizon League is there for the
taking. They are off to a 2-1 start with a good test at Milwaukee coming on
December 29th.
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